Sunday, July 31, 2011

Getting ready for school!

School is right around the corner.... homeschool that is. Can I just say how excited I am!!! Since December, Myla and I have been working on Kindergarten and some of 1st grade. This new school year, we will be focusing on 1st grade curriculum, sign language, Spanish, and music theory/reading music.

My goal this year is to do as much hands on learn as possible. I have found some great file folder games, centers, and learning games to make learning fun! We will still use some textbooks and work sheets but I don't want to have my kids work only out of workbooks and completely independently. I think independent learn is important but I also think there is so much learning done together.

I took a risk and bought a really cheap laminator at Target ($26.00) and LOVE it. I can't believe how well it works at that price. I have been a laminating machine this past week. I went through a box of 50 laminating pockets in two days. That way all the hard work I put into Myla's school work can be passed to Sariah next year.

I have the best job in the whole world! I'm a mommy... I have birthed three amazing, sassy, BUSY, little girls. I have gained two wonderful kids, one boy and one girl. That makes five kids under one roof!
I love being a mommy, let me say that again, I LOVE being a mommy. I also love making crafts, sewing, reading, being out doors, learning, and just having fun!